Graduate Assistant, Counseling Program

Barry University; Miami Shores (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Barry University in Miami Shores, FL seeks a Graduate Assistant to support teaching, clinical training, research, and administrative operations within the department. The GA will observe, co-facilitate, and provide feedback on student counseling sessions under licensed supervision, while assisting with course delivery and grading using established rubrics.

The role also involves supporting faculty research, maintaining instructional materials, and coordinating department events.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled as a Barry University graduate student in a master’s or doctoral program.
• Field of study must be Counseling.
• Must be in good academic standing and meet all departmental and university requirements for graduate assistantship eligibility.
• Demonstrated interest in teaching, clinical skills development, research, student support, or departmental service.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide clear feedback and interact professionally with students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate records, meet deadlines, and work effectively during high‑volume academic periods.
• Proficiency with common technology tools, including Microsoft Office and learning management systems such as Canvas.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling student records, assessment data, and departmental communications.

Responsibilities

• Assist with clinical skills supervision and training under licensed faculty supervision.
• Provide instructional support for core courses by leading discussion sections and grading using rubrics.
• Support faculty research by literature reviews, data collection, and helping prepare manuscripts.
• Prepare and maintain instructional materials, update course websites, and set up audiovisual equipment.
• Manage department administrative tasks and maintain student records.
• Assist with new student orientation and mentorship activities.
• Aid in accreditation by collecting and analyzing program assessment data and student outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Feedback delivery

Student support

Education

Graduate student in master's/doctoral program

Counseling as field of study

Tools

Microsoft Office

Canvas

Job description

Summary

The primary purpose of the Graduate Assistant (GA) position is to provide essential support for departmental teaching, research, clinical training, and administrative operations. The role advances the Department’s mission while offering the GA practical, supervised experience in instructional, clinical, administrative, and research-related responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with clinical skills supervision and training by observing, co‑facilitating, or providing feedback on student counseling sessions under licensed faculty supervision.
• Provide instructional support for core courses by leading discussion sections, grading assignments using established rubrics, and providing detailed feedback to students.
• Support faculty research by conducting literature reviews, assisting with data collection, entering and analyzing data, and helping prepare manuscripts or conference presentations.
• Prepare and maintain instructional materials, including updating course websites such as Canvas, organizing course content, and setting up audiovisual or clinical equipment for instructional delivery.
• Manage administrative tasks for the Department, including coordinating events, maintaining student records, organizing departmental materials, and handling confidential communications appropriately.
• Assist with new student orientation and mentorship activities by creating or updating support materials, organizing digital files, and helping coordinate activities for newly admitted students.
• Aid in accreditation compliance by collecting, organizing, and analyzing program assessment data and student learning outcomes.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled as a Barry University graduate student in a master’s or doctoral program.
• Field of study must be Counseling.
• Must be in good academic standing and meet all departmental and university requirements for graduate assistantship eligibility.
• Demonstrated interest in teaching, clinical skills development, research, student support, or departmental service.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide clear feedback and interact professionally with students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate records, meet deadlines, and work effectively during high‑volume academic periods.
• Proficiency with common technology tools, including Microsoft Office and learning management systems such as Canvas.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling student records, assessment data, and departmental communications.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

20

Benefits

Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full‑time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off and work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Barry University is a private Catholic institution with a history of academic excellence. Founded in 1940 by the Adrian Dominican Sisters, Barry University now offers more than 100 undergraduate, master, professional, and doctoral degree programs. Barry University provides a nurturing environment built on strong values, mutual respect, and collaborative service to the community. The University seeks to recruit and retain a diverse group of student‑centered faculty and staff who are dedicated to activities that enhance the quality of University life. The Barry experience fosters individual and communal transformation where learning leads to knowledge and truth, reflection leads to informed action, and a commitment to social justice leads to collaborative service. Barry University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability status or veteran status. This policy applies to students, employees, applicants and trustees with respect to participation in any program, benefit, activity or student/employment opportunity offered by the University. Every member of the University community is expected to uphold this policy as a matter of mutual respect and fundamental fairness in human relations. Every student of this institution has a responsibility to conduct himself/herself in accordance with this policy as a condition of enrollment. Further, every University employee has an obligation to observe Barry University policies and implementation of federal and state law as a term of employment. No person shall be retaliated against for reporting violations or concerns about prohibited discrimination or bias through appropriate University channels.